Elementary Education, AA

Start your K-12 teaching journey with Kankakee Community College's Education program. Flexible classes—online and hybrid—help you learn modern teaching strategies from professors with real K-12 experience. The program includes classroom observations, networking opportunities, and a look at many different careers in education. After earning your associate degree at KCC, you can transfer to a four-year college to complete your bachelor's degree. Get ready for meaningful jobs as a teacher, education specialist, or other K-12 professional, while gaining the skills and experience to succeed in the field.
This program has the General Education Core Curriculum built in. It is part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, and accepted at more than 50 private and public colleges. So, you won't have a problem transferring to participating colleges and universities. To choose the classes which are part of GECC and IAI, talk to an advisor at KCC.
If you already know which college you want to go to, you should also talk to someone there. Some colleges have selective admissions, so find out what you need to do and follow their steps.
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